The Cuban singer Haydée Milanés announced the release of a new musical track on February 28, recorded alongside the rapper Bian Oscar Rodríguez, known as El B, a former member of Los Aldeanos.
The song is titled “Duele” and is presented as an anthem for the freedom of Cuba, as described by journalist Daisy Ballmajó in an interview with Haydée Milanés for Telemundo 51.
"It speaks of the pain of the Cuban people. It speaks of the pain of the mother. It speaks of the pain we can feel in exile, the separation, all the things we have suffered through these years," expressed the singer.
Through her Instagram account, Pablo Milanés's daughter stated that recording that song with B was "something very special and dear."
“To complete the joy, we wrote this song alongside the great producer and brother Yadam,” he wrote.
In another exclusive interview with Radio Televisión Martí, Milanés shared that it has been "a dream": "I think it has been something very beautiful, that has happened very naturally, truly magical."
For Haydée, the song, beyond addressing the theme of Cuba's freedom, is a love song, "specifically to win the hearts of Cubans for the cause of freedom."
The musicians aim to raise awareness among Cubans so that they internalize their responsibility towards their individual freedom and that of the entire people.
The clip is directed by Alejandro Gutiérrez, Haydée's husband. The filmmaker, in the words of the artist herself, strives to capture "the longing of a country that yearns for real change."
The protest singer has raised her voice for the freedom of her people on multiple occasions.
After the freezing of federal funds that jeopardized several independent media outlets, Milanés expressed her support for them and praised their essential role in countering the existing censorship on the island.
In October 2024, he also sent an emotional message regarding the serious situation in Cuba, denouncing the ineffectiveness and indifference of the communist regime, which, in his words, only seeks to maintain absolute power at the expense of the suffering of the island's people.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Release of "Duele" by Haydée Milanés and El B
What is the main message of the song "Duele" by Haydée Milanés and El B?
The song "Duele" is an anthem for the freedom of Cuba, and it addresses the pain of the Cuban people, the separation, and the suffering both inside and outside the island. The artists' intent is to raise awareness among Cubans about their responsibility for individual and collective freedom.
Who are the artists behind the song "Duele"?
The song "Duele" is a collaboration between Haydée Milanés and the rapper El B, a former member of Los Aldeanos. The track also features production by Yadam, a well-known music producer.
Why did Haydée Milanés and El B decide to release this song?
Haydée Milanés and El B decided to release the song "Duele" as a way to win the hearts of Cubans for the cause of freedom. Both artists have been critical of the Cuban regime and aim to use their music as a platform to promote real change on the island, denouncing the injustices and censorship that prevail in Cuba.
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